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The Challenger Learning Center at SC4 – the only Challenger Learning Center in Michigan – offers out-of-this-world experiences for students grades 5-12, college students and educators, businesses and corporations, and community members.

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Missions each take approximately 2.5 hours to complete and can be scheduled in conjunction with Experience Center programming. Lunch space is available as well.
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Disregard if you’re signing up for a Community Mission.
Disregard if you’re signing up for a Community Mission.
Please note Challenger Learning Center programming is for learners in grades 5+. Experience Center programming is available for students of all ages.
Please note Challenger Learning Center programming is for learners in grades 5+. Experience Center programming is available for students of all ages.
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Briefing Room

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Learners begin their adventure in the Briefing Room, where they are assigned their team roles, receive their pre-mission brief and learn about their Mission goals before launch. From here, they receive their assignments: Mission Control team or Spacecraft crew.

Mission Control

Mission control

The Mission Control team guides Spacecraft crew members through their mission. The room is surrounded by large high-definition screens that enhance the visual experience and enable students the ability to observe flight paths, check on the status of the Mission, and watch a live feed of their teammates in the Spacecraft. Specialized lighting indicates emergencies, communications alerts, and Mission status. The new Challenger Learning Center Mission Control was designed with help from Blue Origin, drawing inspiration from their own New Glenn Mission Control.

Decontamination

Decontamination

Before the Spacecraft crew can initiate transport, they must go through the decontamination process.

Transport

Transport

Next, the Spacecraft crew enters the Transport Room. Once in jump seats, the launch sequence begins. Authentic video and audio communications combined with specialized lighting bring the experience to life.

Spacecraft

Spacecraft

The crew then enters Spacecraft, where they navigate through their Mission, conduct experiments (including using robotic arms, circuit assemblies and water labs), monitor crew health and safety, complete research, and communicate with teammates in Mission Control. Specialized lighting, like Mission Control, alerts learners to emergencies, communications updates and Mission status. Large monitors above each workstation display emergency messages and videos throughout the experience.

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